Weather watchers are noting the development of potent North Atlantic winds set to batter Britain by the middle of the week. The deep trough of low pressure will mean more rain for an already sodden Devon.

The system out at sea is likely to spur gale force gusts and strong winds for much of the north and west of the country. However, most areas will be affected by the blustery conditions.

It comes after flooding hit many parts of North Devon and Mid Devon at the weekend.

It will be very unsettled with downpours expected to move south-east across the country accompanied by fresh to strong south-westerly winds and the risk of gales.

A van in floodwater on Rose Lane, Barnstaple, at the weekend

The miserable mix of strong winds, reaching gale force, and heavy rain will be followed by some lively showers with brighter patches following.

These are the Environment Agency flood warnings in place on Monday (Image: Environment Agency)

The turbulent weather could have the potential to cause travel disruption and property damage, so government forecasters will be keenly eyeing the progress and strength of the winds.

Last week's bad weather was not officially named as a UK storm despite it causing major issues in some areas of the country.

However, a storm is not named unless weather warnings are in place and none have so far been issued for Wednesday.

Volunteers tackle flooding in south Devon

A spokesperson for The Weather Channel said: "Initially the north and west of the UK will be frequently wet and windy, with the south and east experiencing some drier breezy spells, but still having rainy interruptions.

"But it will become very unsettled on Wednesday with, at times, heavy rain moving south-east, accompanied by fresh to strong south-westerly winds and a risk of gales in the west."